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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

2

Governor appeals for flood relief and national campaign lines

Governor Glenn urges statewide aid for flood victims in Pender and Lenoir counties and the Cape Fear valley. He asks War Department to send an expert to assess damage and advise on prevention. William Jennings Bryan tells the National Democratic Committee that a strong organization will secure victory and praises current committee efforts.

Glenn Pender Lenoir Caps Fear Valley War Department Washington Cape Fear Valley William Jennings Bryan National Democratic Committee Chicago Bryan Kern National Committee

Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Chronic Winter Cough

Mr John White of 38 Highland Ave Houlton Maine reports seasonal cough relief after using Dr King’s New Discovery purchased at W A Hayes drug store. A 50 cent bottle banished his cough last winter and again this winter with a few doses, with trial bottles free and guarantee offered.

John White Highland Ave Houlton Maine Dr. King W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store

Penitentiary Farm Hit by Freshet Damage

Superintendent Mann reports the freshet destroyed 300 acres of corn and 100 acres each of peanuts and cotton on the State farm by Roanoke river near Weldon. A promotional note for Kodol follows, claiming it helps digestion and is sold by W A Hayes, Druggist. The ad ends with a proverb about money and love.

Mann State Penitentiary Roanoke River Weldon

Sprained ankle cured faster with Chamberlain liniment

A note recommends Chamberlain's Liniment for sprained ankles with absolute rest to shorten recovery about one third. W. A. Hayes, Druggist, sells it. Also suggests DeWit's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for piles and general salve needs, warning about imitation products. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

Waiting for Trouble to Worry

A reflective line notes people often delay concern until danger arises, suggesting many could remain cheerful more of the time if proactive caution existed.

National Democratic Ticket Lists Bryan and Kern Slated

National Democratic ticket names Willisar J. Bryan of Nebraska for president and John W. Kern of Indiana for vice president, outlining the party’s standard bearers.

Willisar J. Bryan Nebraska John W. Kern Indiana

State Democratic ticket list and academy anniversary

The document lists state Democratic ticket members including Governor W W Kitobie and other officers from various counties and districts, plus electors and congressional solicitor names. It notes Salem Female Academy in Winston-Salem beginning its 107th year with large attendance and an experiment to shift Monday as a holiday instead of Saturday.

Salem Female Academy Winston-Salem

Bucklen Arnica Salve praised as blistering ulcer cure

J C Goodwin of Reidsville says Bucklen s Arnica Salve cured a severe leg ulcer after one summer round and left no scar. The ad notes it is guaranteed for piles sores and burns and priced 260 at W A Hayes drug store. Miss Katherine Patzsch of Burlington and Knox Latta of Greensboro wed Sept 6 at Brice Cates home with R J Hall performing the ceremony.

J.C. Goodwin Reidsville N. C Bucklen W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store State Dispatch Burlington, N. C Katherine Patzsch Burlington Knox Latta Greensboro Brice Cates R. J. Hall

Evidence in the Case Highlighting Paint Mix as Cheap Solution

The notice extols L M Paint and Pure Linseed Oil mixtures, claiming 7 gallons from 4 gallons paint and 8 gallons oil cost $1.20 per gallon and take 2 minutes to prepare. It labels 16,000 agents as evidence and attacks tariff labor politics.

H.W J. C. Webb L & M

DeWit's Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad

Many suffer from kidney and bladder troubles and DeWit's Kidney and Bladder Pills are recommended for back pain and bladder inflammation. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist. The will of the late Fabius H. Buxbee of Raleigh has been probated. estate valued around $75,000.

DeWit W. A. Hayes Fabius H. Buxbee Raleigh

Mortgagee sale notice of Orange county tract in 1908

Under a mortgage executed September 19 1904 by Alex Williams and Sara J Williams and registered in Book FE page 48 Orange County, the Court house door Hillsboro will offer for sale September 19 1908 a tract of land beginning at Andrews corner on Creek and bordered by rock pointers and Latt corners. Containing 113 3 4 acres more or less. Terms cash. This August 13 1908.

Alex. @. Williams Sara J. Williams Teede Orange County Court House Hillsboro Andrews

Durham's Southern Railroad Stands Through Floods Unbroken

In the late freshet and floods the Southern Railroad remained intact and continuously ran trains in and out of Durham. Other roads used its track to move freight and passengers through Craigs North Carolina, a condition described as something to be thankful for.

Durham Old Southern Craigs Caroline

Traveling man's tale of cure on Eastbound train

Sam A Garber recounts aiding a ill woman aboard an O R N train from Pendleton to Le Grande Oregon. He used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to treat cramps and dehydration, rubbing her hands until she recovered before arrival. He notes thanks from passengers and mentions W A Hayes druggist as seller.

le Grande Les Grande W. A. Hayes

Frosts and Fly Noises Hint at Cold Weather

The Charlotte Chronicle notes the first killing frost may arrive October 19 as dry flies rattle, implying early cold. A companion health tip promotes Kenneny's Laxative Cough Syrup for nonconstipating relief and throat irritation, sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist. The ad closes with a wry remark about women and money.

Charlotte Chronicle Kenneny W. A. Hayes Druggiet

Also Mentioned on This Page

Orange County Observer Hillsborough, N.C Joseph A. Harris Ater W. W.kitobie Person County W. C. Newand Caldwell County J.bryan Grimes Pitt County Benjamin R Lacy Wike County B. F. Dixon Cleveland County T. W. Bickett Franklin County J. ¥. Joyner Guilford County W. A. Graham Lincoln County B. F. Aycock Wayne County James R. Young Henderson County M. L. Shipman Henderson’ County J W. Bailey Walter Murphy Congress A-X Brooks Jones Fuller Durham County Vale OF Land, S A. H. Webb B. R. Webb John Cox Wess Mortgasées DeWitt OC. Dewitt & Co Chicago, IL W. A. Hayes, Droggistet Orstx Orange North Carolina County Board of Elections Board of Elections For General Assembly Belle Vue Just H. W J. ©. Webb Brigg Dietrigy Rae W. A. Hayes N.C Orange Counties John W. Granam Paul Raum Arts Hillsboro. Y Urham Granville Ergon An M. Gattis Hillsboro, N A. S8atam Ay Law Oxford, N. Cc Person The Supreme Court Spurghon Churton Street John W. Grahan Ga Cokey Board Excert Orange Coy I Cates Cicero HH Jones W_L Lloyd Ed N Cates White Cross Trar A L Andrews J 1 Carr W R Hawkins Registra Yates and William Cedar Grove J Hall Regi WB Allison John Cludges Toler W A _ Jordan Kenton Newlin Caldwell N 'T Jones C Ray R Bi Hall John Christmas Charles Strayhorn Wi Strain St Mary’s John W McKerall Tzar James A Scarlett Pil University W M Strowd Regis D S Garrard Weldon Judges. ‘ North Chapel Hill—J M Whit Registar; J D Varner and al Hogar South Chapel Hill Sim Poythress Wi Weaver Cole’s Store D Kirkland Robert A Davis J G di Patterson J R Whitfield L C Patterson John Wiggsbee Cheek J A Sykes E P Cheek Lonnie SJ Efland J J Pratt Hanner Julian Brown of Noth Carolina Reistrar Oters J.D Webb J. A. Harris A. J. Gordon County Board of Elect
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